If there's one act around that pays homage to electronic body music (EBM), dark pop, and danceable ’80s beats, it’s Cold Cave. With American frontman Wesley Esold, Cold Cave brings their new album, ‘Sunflower’, to Primavera Sound. Filled with sassy, tense, and aggressive songs that cut like a blade, this latest work is the absolute sublimation of bad-time synth-pop.
The year 2013 was truly their year. Disclosure published their highly anticipated album ‘Settle’ and surpassed all expectations. This pair of British brothers turned the dance music map upside-down with their house music injected with dubstep and soul.
Another on the list of classic acts represented in the festival line-up. Dr. John is a great example of old school: John Mac Rebennack Jr. will be giving a master class of blues made in New Orleans to show the youngsters how it's really done.
The hip hop genre couldn't be better represented this year: MC Earl Sweatshirt, member of Odd Future, has earned his place in this year’s line-up thanks in large part to his impressive album ‘Doris’, which is one of the most fascinating, dark and personal albums in the world of rap today.
The 4AD label has a hard time getting it wrong. Future Islands, one of the latest acts signed by the British label, is another confirmation of their great taste and talent for signing new bands. Somewhere between Prefab Sprout and Talk Talk lies Future Islands’ ‘Singles’, a magnificent album that transmits ’80s-inspired elegance, melancholy and sophistication.
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